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Post by kris on Nov 7, 2019 4:56:10 GMT -9
Here's my latest (print & paste) video for those that might be interested... ...and HERE is the (pay what you want) pdf file. And this is the kind of thing you should be able to make with these... ...so here's hoping you can put them to use
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Post by DarekPages on Nov 7, 2019 20:15:44 GMT -9
Interesting! Build method too.
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Post by alloydog on Nov 7, 2019 23:24:57 GMT -9
Interesting! Build method too. That's pretty much how I make my models. But I hadn't thought of using hot glue! I have a couple of the guns lying around. I always use PVA glue, which takes ages to dry and can make the card soft while drying. Next time, I'll give the hot glue gun a whirl.
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Post by kris on Nov 8, 2019 1:45:26 GMT -9
Yeah, it's not strictly papercrafting ...but it I think it works well for the kind of things I've been making recently (plus it usually allows me to provide 'textures' rather than specific models). And the glue gun really does speed things up (and the glue itself helps strengthens the pieces). Mine is just a cheap (£5) effort - though I should probably invest in a slightly better one
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Post by DarekPages on Nov 8, 2019 5:20:51 GMT -9
Interesting! Build method too. I always use PVA glue, which takes ages to dry and can make the card soft while drying. Like PVA glue, I use an industrial dryer to dry faster.
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Post by Vermin King on Nov 8, 2019 5:35:12 GMT -9
I am always fascinated by the various tools folks use, whether it is the type of glue, or the method of cutting (cutters, scissors or choice of knife), printers/print services, or image manipulation tools.
Find something that works and use it. Dabble with others, but unless you see a remarkable advantage, just stick with what you are successful with
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Post by wyvern on Nov 8, 2019 5:51:51 GMT -9
The answer to the PVA glue problem is to not buy the cheaper brands, because they're almost always heavily watered-down. It may seem an expense, but if you buy the quality material, it outlasts the cheaper stuff because you need so relatively little of it to glue anything firmly, and for all but larger areas (where I'd recommend a good-quality glue-stick or spray instead; again, cheaper brands should be avoided) it should stick within a few seconds, and be firmly dry in a couple of minutes.
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Post by DarekPages on Nov 8, 2019 20:25:34 GMT -9
It is true. Good PVA works like a contact adhesive.
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Post by cowboyleland on Nov 9, 2019 7:07:14 GMT -9
I pour about a teaspoon of PVA out onto a plastic lid and set it aside before I start cutting. By the time I get around to gluing, the edges of the pool of glue have started to thicken. I apply with a brush and take thin glue from the middle or thick glue from the edge as required.
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Post by jeffgeorge on Nov 12, 2019 8:04:49 GMT -9
I pour about a teaspoon of PVA out onto a plastic lid and set it aside before I start cutting. By the time I get around to gluing, the edges of the pool of glue have started to thicken. I apply with a brush and take thin glue from the middle or thick glue from the edge as required. Just remember to wash that brush every time it comes out of the glue, or it will be a paddle within a couple of minutes!
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Post by cowboyleland on Nov 12, 2019 13:43:23 GMT -9
I give it a quick dip in some water.
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